ADDIS ABABA—United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretary General and Chair of the UN Sustainable Development Group acclaimed Ethiopian government yesterday for its exceptional gender equality and women empowerment efforts.
The Deputy Secretary General Amina J. Mohammed highly praised the Ethiopian government for its exceptional gender equality and women empowerment efforts.
During a forum organized by Ministry of Women and Social Affairs Amina said: “Having 42 percent exceptional women representation in the Parliament and over 40 percent cabinet member women is a great achievement. Among the many women leaders in Ethiopia, I have known two incredible women leaders: President Sahlework Zewdie and. Ergogie Tesfaye (PhD).”
Appreciating government’s comprehensive efforts in poverty reduction, she noted that Ethiopia has given due attention to gender equality and women empowerment that all nations need to follow.
“We are also thankful to Ethiopian government for ending child marriage and female genital mutilation for which we have recently awarded Ethiopia. Besides, Ethiopians of course Africans as well, should make the narratives known. Ethiopia is a big rising country as its GDP is becoming close to 80 percent.”
She called on women to occupy immediately when they get space and promised to be voice to the women across the world in order to avoid gender based violence.
Women and Social Affairs Minister Ergogie Tesfaye (PhD) on her part noted that Ethiopia has prioritized women’s empowerment and gender equality in the formulation of its national policies, strategies, and programs.
She also said: “The government has shown its dedication establishing favorable legislative, policy, and administrative frameworks throughout the country. If international supports are provided, Ethiopia is committed to enhancing women and girls equal opportunity in the social, economic, and political spheres,”
BY DIRRIBA TESHOME
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD WEDNESDAY 24 JULY 2024
